Transportation Logistics Manager

Job Title: Transportation Logistics Manager

Department: Warehouse

Location: On-Sitte

Shift: Monday - Friday, Day 

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone 

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401k, Profit Sharing Program, and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 
• Paid Holidays & Vacation 
• 25% Retail Store Discount 
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more. 

• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Childcare Discounts 
• And MORE! 

Position Overview: The Transportation Logistics Manager coordinates and oversees all freight handling operations in relation to our Distribution Center, vendors, customers, and other related internal departments. The goal of this position is to expand and enhance our relationships with freight vendors, increase efficiencies and standardize workflows throughout the transportation process, and to work cross-departmentally to ensure all transportation needs are met.

Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods.

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination

Essential Job Functions: 

• Invests in business relationships and works closely with freight brokers and carriers.
• Acts as a point person for all freight handling or logistical responsibilities in the ERP systems.
• Coordinates and leads various departmental changes related to freight handling and similar business functions.
• Assists with tracking vendor performance in relation to freight handling.
• Actively looks for competitive freight handling rates.
• Books freight and adds costs to orders.
• Updates purchase order dates in various warehouse systems and communicates changes to buyers and receiving personnel.
• Maintains close working relationships with Order Entry, Procurement, and warehousing teams.
• Investigates freight claims and discrepancies.
• Updates and organizes freight trackers; investigates and responds to related inquiries.
• Manages internal transfer processes and associated roles within the company.
• Identifies opportunities for efficiency gains and proposes related projects to management.
• Manages other office or clerical responsibilities as identified by management.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner. 
• Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence toFDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). 
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager. 
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Adaptability to various competing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate activities cross-functionally.
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination. 
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• This incumbent has direct oversight of up to 6 employees.
• This position reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Education and Experience 

• 5 or more years of logistics or transportation scheduling experience AND
• High school diploma or equivalent OR
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.

Required Skills 

• Experience scheduling freight carriers or other similar activities
• Experience using vendor and customer portals
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook and Teams

Preferred Skills 

• Experience using ERP systems
• Experience developing and leading teams

Willing to Train 

• Internal processes, applications, and ERP system.

Physical Demands:   

• Position requires the ability to sit for up to approximately two hours at a time and retrieve information and documents from department staff within and outside the office area.

Work Environment:  

• The primary work environment for this position is within an office setting. There are no adverse conditions associated with this position.
• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.